17 adventures
FreeGlass House Mountains
Ancient volcanic peaks rising from the plains, an hour north of Brisbane
FreeSpringbrook National Park
World Heritage rainforest with waterfalls, trails, and glow worms
FreeSurfers Paradise
Iconic golden sand, surf breaks, and beachfront dining on Australia's most famous stretch of coastline
$Toowoomba
Queensland's Garden City, a world-class carriage museum, Japanese gardens, and dramatic range views 90 minutes from Brisbane
$$Moreton Island, Tangalooma Wrecks
Snorkel a shipwreck reef and sand-toboggan down desert dunes on a pristine sand island
$$Dreamworld
Australia's biggest theme park, roller coasters, Tiger Island, and wildlife experiences on the Gold Coast
$$Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Australia's biggest waterpark, wave pool, speed slides, and lazy river on the Gold Coast
$Southern Moreton Bay Islands Ferry Loop
Four islands in a day on the ferry locals use as a bus
$Eumundi Markets
Australia's biggest artisan market, 600+ stalls of handmade goods, street food, and live music on the Sunshine Coast
FreeMount Barney
South East Queensland's hardest day hike, under two hours from Brisbane
FreeD'Aguilar National Park + Walkabout Creek
Bushwalking and native wildlife in a national park just 15 minutes from Brisbane's CBD
$Tamborine Mountain
Rainforest walks, boutique wineries, and quirky village shops in the Gold Coast hinterland
$Coochiemudlo Island
A ten-minute ferry to an island you can walk right around before lunch
$North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)
The world's second-largest sand island, a ferry ride from the city
$$Australia Zoo
Steve Irwin's legacy, one of the world's most famous wildlife parks, an hour north of Brisbane
$Bribie Island
Queensland's most accessible island, drive straight onto pristine beaches and calm bay waters
$$Strand Fitness Southside
Spend a whole day training, sweating, and recovering at Brisbane's best gym